Messi scores four against Montreal and leads the MLS scoring chart

Leo Messi showed once again that his hunger for goals has no age limit. At 39 years old, the Argentine star scored four times in Inter Miami's 7-1 thrashing of Montreal and climbed to the top of the scoring charts for both his club and the entire MLS. A masterful performance that adds another chapter to a legend that seems to have no ceiling.

• Messi netted four goals in Inter Miami's 7-1 win over Montreal.
• His four-goal haul makes him the leading scorer for Inter Miami and the MLS.
• He scored a stunning free kick and another brilliant solo goal.
• Interim coach Guillermo Hoyos said there are no words to describe his football.
• Messi continues to shine at 39 after winning the 2022 World Cup and finishing as runner-up with Argentina in the latest tournament.

Messi's four-goal haul puts him atop the MLS scoring race

The afternoon in Montreal turned into a showcase for Inter Miami and, above all, for Leo Messi. The Argentine contributed four goals that blew the game open and propelled the team to a 7-1 final score. His numbers now dominate not only the Florida locker room but also the entire American championship.

Two of his goals stood out for their quality. The first was a free kick placed with impossible precision beyond the opposing goalkeeper. The other was an individual effort in which he beat several defenders before finishing. Both moments condense what Messi keeps delivering match after match in MLS.

Guillermo Hoyos reacts to Messi's spectacular showing

After the game, everyone around Inter Miami raved about their captain. Guillermo Hoyos, still in charge of the bench until Kily Gonzalez takes over as the new head coach, spoke to the media and admitted how difficult it was to find words worthy of Messi's performance.

There are no words to describe such footballing beauty. So many things happen that words simply fall short. He is constantly looking for that goal, that play, that pass... I don't think he is an ordinary footballer. Analyzing him, both as a player and as a person, involves such depth that you are left speechless.

Hoyos focused on Messi's constant ambition, noting that he never settles and always chases the next play, the next pass or the next goal. For the coach, discussing the Argentine involves a depth that also includes his personal dimension, something rare in a purely football analysis.

Messi keeps adding landmarks with Inter Miami

Since his arrival in MLS, Messi has turned Inter Miami into a side capable of scoring freely with a consistency the competition had not seen before. His impact goes beyond individual records: the team grows whenever he appears and the American league has gained worldwide attention.

The Argentine won the 2022 World Cup and captained his national team to the final of the latest international tournament, where Argentina lost to Spain. To that resume he now adds a season in the United States in which he shows no signs of slowing down despite turning 39.

What Messi's four-goal night means for Inter Miami and MLS

The fact that Messi controls the MLS scoring classification after his four-goal night against Montreal strengthens Inter Miami's status as one of the most ambitious projects in American soccer. Every exhibition from the Argentine confirms the club's bet and turns each matchday into a reason to fill stadiums.

For the competition itself, having Messi at the top of the scoring table is a story with global reach. The American league reinforces its ability to bring together world champions and to project itself beyond its borders with displays like the one this weekend.

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